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Ava
I am from Phoenix, Arizona but currently live in New York as a student at Fordham University. I am a Philosophy major with a passion for learning and creativity. I have experience tutoring in pre-algebra, Latin, and SAT prep. I have taken the SAT three times, the PSAT three times, and three SAT subj...
Fordham University
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
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9+ years
Vicquaja
I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.
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Current Undergrad, Economics
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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6+ years
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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5+ years
Tiffany
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Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
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9+ years
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Yale School of Management
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AP English Language and Composition is a college-level course that focuses on rhetoric, argumentation, and persuasive writing. The exam tests your ability to analyze how writers use language to influence audiences, write effective arguments, and understand rhetorical strategies across different texts. It's a popular choice for students in Bronx schools looking to earn college credit and strengthen their writing skills.
The exam has two main sections: a 1-hour multiple-choice section with about 52 questions on reading passages, and a 2-hour 15-minute free-response section with three essays (rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis). Success requires understanding rhetorical devices, analyzing author's purpose and audience, and crafting well-supported arguments under time pressure.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and consistency with practice. Students who work with tutors on targeted strategies—like identifying rhetorical devices quickly, managing essay timing, and strengthening thesis statements—typically see meaningful gains. Many students improve by 1-2 score points with focused preparation, especially when they practice with real AP prompts and get personalized feedback on their writing.
The most common struggles are managing time during the free-response section (especially fitting three essays into 2 hours 15 minutes), quickly identifying rhetorical strategies in unfamiliar passages, and writing arguments that are analytical rather than just persuasive. Many students also struggle with the synthesis essay, which requires integrating multiple sources while maintaining their own argument.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can break down rhetorical analysis, teach you efficient strategies for the multiple-choice section, and provide detailed feedback on your essays before test day. Tutors work with you on pacing techniques, help you recognize patterns in question types, and build your confidence through practice with released AP exams and sample prompts.
Most students benefit from 3-4 months of consistent preparation, though this varies based on your starting level and familiarity with rhetorical analysis. If you're taking the course, tutoring during the spring semester leading up to the May exam works well. Even 6-8 weeks of focused work with a tutor on weak areas can help you refine your strategies and boost your score.
In your first session, a tutor will assess your current skills—typically by reviewing a practice essay or discussing your strengths and weaknesses with rhetorical analysis and timed writing. They'll identify which sections (multiple-choice, rhetorical analysis essay, argument essay, or synthesis essay) need the most work, then create a personalized study plan tailored to your goals and timeline.
Practice tests are essential for AP English Language and Composition because they help you get comfortable with the exam format, identify your weak areas, and practice time management under real conditions. Taking full-length practice exams every 2-3 weeks during your prep period, then reviewing your mistakes with a tutor, is one of the most effective ways to improve your score and reduce test anxiety.
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